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Boeing Aviator vs EFB Pro

Boeing Aviator logo

Boeing Aviator

Software

Boeing flight planning and pilot information system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EFB Pro logo

EFB Pro

Software

Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations

From
$149.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Boeing Aviator jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales; EFB Pro aircraft type support is limited to a published list on CAVU's own site; adding a new aircraft type requires contacting CAVU directly rather than self-service configuration
  • They diverge on capability: Boeing Aviator covers Aircraft performance, EFB Pro covers Performance planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boeing Aviator and EFB Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Boeing Aviator and EFB Pro differ
AttributeBoeing AviatorEFB Pro
Starting priceFree$149.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android, Windows
Founded19162010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Boeing Aviator

  • Aircraft performance
  • Weather integration
  • Route optimization
  • Boeing avionics
  • Maintenance systems
  • Boeing security
  • Access controls
  • Fleet deployment

Only in EFB Pro

  • Performance planning
  • Aeronautical charts
  • In-flight management
  • Dispatch systems
  • Crew management
  • SOC 2 certified
  • Role-based access
  • Dispatch integration

Both cover

  • Flight planning
  • Weight and balance
  • FMS systems
  • Weather services
  • Data encryption
  • Crew coordination
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Boeing Aviator

  • Flight planningnot EFB Pro
  • Pre-flight briefingnot EFB Pro
  • Performance datanot EFB Pro
  • Weather analysisnot EFB Pro

EFB Pro

  • Commercial operationsnot Boeing Aviator
  • Crew trainingnot Boeing Aviator
  • Flight performancenot Boeing Aviator
  • Dispatch coordinationnot Boeing Aviator

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Boeing Aviator

  • Jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales

EFB Pro

  • Aircraft type support is limited to a published list on CAVU's own site; adding a new aircraft type requires contacting CAVU directly rather than self-service configuration
  • Requires iOS 15.6 or later, per the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

Boeing Aviator

Free
  • Boeing AviatorFree
    • Flight planning
    • Aircraft data
    • Weather

EFB Pro

$149.99/month
  • Standard$149.99/month
    • Flight planning
    • Charts access
    • Weight and balance
  • Enterprise$299.99/month
    • All Standard features
    • Crew training
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Boeing Aviator if

  • You need aircraft performance.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want weather integration.
Boeing Aviator review

Choose EFB Pro if

  • You need performance planning.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want aeronautical charts.
EFB Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Boeing Aviator or EFB Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Boeing Aviator starts at Free and EFB Pro at $149.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boeing Aviator or EFB Pro?
Boeing Aviator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Boeing Aviator and $149.99/month for EFB Pro.
Does Boeing Aviator or EFB Pro run on more platforms?
Boeing Aviator runs on Ios, Android, Web. EFB Pro runs on Ios, Android, Windows.
Can I use Boeing Aviator for free?
Yes. Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EFB Pro starts at $149.99/month.
What is Boeing Aviator best used for?
Boeing Aviator is most often used for flight planning, pre-flight briefing, performance data, weather analysis. Of those, flight planning and pre-flight briefing are not what EFB Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Boeing Aviator do that EFB Pro cannot?
Boeing Aviator covers Aircraft performance, Weather integration, Route optimization, Boeing avionics. EFB Pro covers Performance planning, Aeronautical charts, In-flight management, Dispatch systems. Both handle Flight planning, Weight and balance, FMS systems, Weather services.
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